Analysts say North Korea's rocket launch does not demonstrate its ability to attach a nuclear warhead to the missile, but has strong domestic propaganda value. (AFPTV)From The Australian:
BEIJING: North Korea's rocket launch showed China did not have as much influence on Kim Jong-il's regime as some believed, despite being its main economic and political ally, analysts said.
Leading up to the launch, China came under widespread pressure to use its influence on its communist neighbour not to go ahead.
North Korea had said it was launching a communications satellite, but the US, South Korea and Japan were concerned it was actually a long-range missile and said North Korea breached a UN Security Council resolution.
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My Comment: The North Korean Government is only focused on themselves, their country, and their people. China is just an ally to be used if it is in the interest for North Korea to use them .... nothing more.
On the important issues, China never had influence or sway on North Korea. The Chinese know that. The South Koreans and Japanese know that .... but the Europeans and Americans are still hoping that this is not the case. Sighhhh .... we are dreaming.
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